The EPA blog, Greenversations, just made a post on energy vampires detailing how 11 percent of energy use is from devices that draw energy despite being turned off. They define energy vampires as anything electronic that uses electricity when not in use. Although not mentioned in the article many commercial and public buildings have the same energy vampires as homes if not more. One particularly blood thirsty energy vampire outside the home could be your emergency exit signs. Old exit signs use anywhere from 15 to 20 watts each while some newer signs may use 5 watts or less of energy. Count the exit signs in your building and you will quickly realize that even 5 watts per sign adds up very quickly. You can cut the life line feeding these energy vampires by moving to exit signs that use no electricity at all and last anywhere from 10 to 25 years. For example tritium exit signs and photoluminescent exit signs both require no batteries, wiring or electrical power yet still meet the code requirements in place. Reducing energy costs for your building is a great way to save money that can be used on other repairs or go green initiatives. Figure out how much you could save with the EPA calculator.

There are strict requirements and rules put that have been put into place with regard to installing the correct Exit signs and Emergency Lighting in New York.  New York Approved Exit Signs are mandated in the five boroughs of New York.   If you live in one of these five boroughs of new york and need to purchase a New York Approved Exit Sign or New York Approved Emergency Lighting, please consult with Exit Sign Warehouse.  Exit Sign Warehouse has a full line of New York Approved Exit Signs and Emergency Lighting.   New York Approved Exit Signs must be meet all city regulations and be approved by the New York Building Department.  New York Approved Exit Signs meet all NFPA, NEMA, and UL 924 fire and building codes.  The lettering on the New York approved Exit Signs must have a one inch stroke and be eight inches tall.  New York Approved Exit Signs must have a steel or aluminum Housing.  The New York approved Exit Signs must have a red LED.  These signs come with a 90 minute back-up battery.

All weather Exit Signs are available at Exit Sign Warehouse.  This All Weather Exit Signs can be purchased at wholesale pricing.  This includes extreme cold environments.  When in extreme cold environments we will provide battery heaters within your exit signs or emergency lighting units.  These battery heaters will protect the functionality of your exit signs or emergency lighting in temperatures of -20 to -50 degrees C.  The triton decorative Emergency light is a great example of this extreme cold lighting system.  Top Quality at Wholesale pricing.

Photo Luminescent Exit Signs are the top in Green technology.  Photoluminescent Exit Signs are essentially Glow in the Dark Exit Signs.  The are comprised to a Glow in the dark pigment.  This pigment only needs 5 foot candels of light to stay fully charged and will glow far beyond the 90 min code requirements.  Photoluminescent Exit Signs require no electricity, no maintenance, and can last up to 25 years or more.  If you want to cut your eliminate your electrical costs, this is the sign for you.  Metal framing is also available upon request.  This really adds character and prestige to the sign.  Be safe, Save Money, Go Green, Go Photoluminescent!  All Signs meet UL 924, and OSHA Code Requirements.

Exit Signs and Emergency Lighting are required by law.  However, just because its required doesn’t mean that is has to be a hassle.  Changing light bulbs and the constant drain of electricity can be hard on you and your wallet.  There are solutions to this problem.  The Tritium Self Luminous Exit Sign, made popular by movie theaters around the world are great solutions to saving money and time.  Tritium is essentially an isotope of hydrogen.  This amazing technology is a self-luminous gas that stay luminous in sealed tubing.  This gas will stay luminous for 10 or 20 years (depending on the model).  The Tritium exit signs requires no electricity of maintenance whatsoever.  It is a completely safe device and is UL 924 Listed, Inspector Approved and Code Compliant.  Tritium Exit Signs are safe, reliable, and save you money on your electric bill.

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